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Hohenschwangau

Füssen in Allgäu is an enchanting town in the south of Bavaria, Germany known for the Hohes Schloss and its Basilica and former Benedictine monastery of St Mang. The world famous Neuschwanstein Castle is situated a few kilometres to the east. Some visitors come to tour the castles and leave immediately afterwards leaving the beautiful little town unexplored.

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Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Language
German
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Power plugs
Type C/F
Power plugs
Type C, F · 230 V
Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Bavaria, Germany · Calling code: +49

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